2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK8 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |
